promise
noun
- 1
grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
there is little or no promise that he will recover
- 2
a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
verb
- 1
make a promise or commitment
- 2
promise to undertake or give
I promise you my best effort
- 3
make a prediction about; tell in advance
Call the outcome of an election
- 4
give grounds for expectations
The new results were promising
The results promised fame and glory
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